Kent, 20, recognises the importance of this season in his career and will spend the 2017-18 campaign in the Bundesliga as he seeks regular first-team football.

The Liverpool winger is set for his third spell out on loan after time at Coventry City and Barnsley on a temporary basis.

Kent, who also drew interest from Hannover 96, signed a long-term contract at Anfield earlier this month and was recently singled out for praise by manager Jurgen Klopp for his development.

After Kent featured in seven of Liverpool's eight preseason friendlies, Klopp said: "Ryan Kent, I know him one and a half years. Last year he developed unbelievably and this preseason is completely different to last preseason."

Meanwhile, Liverpool academy forward Toni Gomes has joined League Two side Forest Green Rovers on loan for the rest of the season.